"of Songs 7:12–13), are: According to the legend, when the root is dug up, it screams and kills all who hear it. Literature includes complex directions for harvesting a mandrake root in relative safety. For example, Josephus (""circa"" 37–100 AD) of Jerusalem gives the following directions for pulling it up: Excerpt from Chapter XVI, ""Witchcraft and Spells"", of ""Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual"" by nineteenth-century occultist and ceremonial magician Eliphas Levi. The following is taken from Jean-Baptiste Pitois' ""The History and Practice of Magic"": Mandrake A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of"
"which were believed to bring good fortune, cure sterility, etc. In one superstition, people who pull up this root will be condemned to hell, and the mandrake root would scream as it was pulled from the ground, killing anyone who heard it. Therefore, in the past, people have tied the roots to the bodies of animals and then used these animals to pull the roots from the soil. Two references to ""(dûdâ'îm"")—literally meaning ""love plant""—occur in the Jewish scriptures. The Septuagint translates as (""mandragóras""), and the Vulgate follows the Septuagint. A number of later translations into different languages follow Septuagint"
"modern herbalism. The root is hallucinogenic and narcotic. In sufficient quantities, it induces a state of unconsciousness and was used as an anaesthetic for surgery in ancient times. In the past, juice from the finely grated root was applied externally to relieve rheumatic pains. It was also used internally to treat melancholy, convulsions, and mania. When taken internally in large doses, however, it is said to excite delirium and madness. In the past, mandrake was often made into amulets which were believed to bring good fortune, cure sterility, etc. In one superstition, people who pull up this root will be"
"condemned to hell, and the mandrake root would scream as it was pulled from the ground, killing anyone who heard it. Therefore, in the past, people have tied the roots to the bodies of animals and then used these animals to pull the roots from the soil. Mandragora officinarum Mandragora officinarum is the type species of the plant genus ""Mandragora"". It is often known as mandrake, although this name is also used for other plants. , sources differ significantly in the species they use for ""Mandragora"" plants native to the Mediterranean region. The main species found around the Mediterranean is"
"a perennial herbaceous plant with ovate leaves arranged in a rosette, a thick upright root, often branched, and bell-shaped flowers followed by yellow or orange berries. Because mandrakes contain deliriant hallucinogenic tropane alkaloids and the shape of their roots often resembles human figures, they have been associated with a variety of superstitious practices throughout history. They have long been used in magic rituals, today also in contemporary pagan practices such as Wicca and Odinism. However, the so-called ""mandrakes"" used in this way are not always species of ""Mandragora"" let alone ""Mandragora officinarum""; for example, ""Bryonia alba"", the English mandrake, is"
"(and Vulgate) and use mandrake as the plant as the proper meaning in both the Book of Genesis 30:14–16 and Song of Songs 7:12-13. Others follow the example of the Luther Bible and provide a more literal translation. In Genesis 30:14, Reuben, the eldest son of Jacob and Leah, finds mandrake in a field. Rachel, Jacob's infertile second wife and Leah's sister, is desirous of the and barters with Leah for them. The trade offered by Rachel is for Leah to spend that night in Jacob's bed in exchange for Leah's . Leah gives away the plant to her barren"
"have a child. In fact, according to local legend modified by deception from Ligurio, who ingested the mandrake to a son, he would have killed with poison with which he would meet with in bed at night. While brother Timothy is preparing to receive Lucrezia and her mother for the special confession, and the servant Ligurio capture the mabdragola. It is a very delicate operation, because according to the beliefs of those times, the mandrake, not being like other normal plants, he had paranormal powers. It defines the same anthropomorphic shape of the part that grows underground. The Mandrake you"
"branched) and almost no stem. The leaves are borne in a basal rosette, and are variable in size and shape, with a maximum length of . They are usually either elliptical in shape or wider towards the end (obovate), with varying degrees of hairiness. Because mandrakes contain deliriant hallucinogenic tropane alkaloids and the shape of their roots often resembles human figures, they have been associated with a variety of superstitious practices throughout history. They have long been used in magic rituals, today also in contemporary pagan traditions such as Wicca and Odinism. The English name of the plant derived from"
"difficulty in urinating, dizziness, headache, vomiting, blushing and a rapid heart rate (tachycardia). Hyperactivity and hallucinations also occurred in the majority of patients. The root is hallucinogenic and narcotic. In sufficient quantities, it induces a state of unconsciousness and was used as an anaesthetic for surgery in ancient times. In the past, juice from the finely grated root was applied externally to relieve rheumatic pains. It was also used internally to treat melancholy, convulsions, and mania. When taken internally in large doses, however, it is said to excite delirium and madness. In the past, mandrake was often made into amulets"
"Mandrake A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of the genus ""Mandragora"" found in the Mediterranean region, or from other species, such as ""Bryonia alba"", the English mandrake, which have similar properties. The plants from which the root is obtained are also called ""mandrakes"". Mediterranean mandrakes are perennial herbaceous plants with ovate leaves arranged in a rosette, a thick upright root, often branched, and bell-shaped flowers followed by yellow or orange berries. They have been placed in different species by different authors. They are highly variable perennial herbaceous plants with long thick roots (often"
"had to pick only during the nights of the full moon, at the foot of a tree that had just been hanged a convicted. The plant would have blossomed by itself, fueled by drops of semen from the penis out of the condemned in the last spasms of life. Ligurio and servant, aided by an old alchemist, observe these rules, tearing the mandrake with the help of a dog. In fact, if touched by human hands, the mandrake would immediately poisoned the blood of his fingers, bringing the poor binder to death. So the old alchemist, tied one end of"
"Latin ""mandragora"" through French ""main-de-gloire"". All species of ""Mandragora"" contain highly biologically active alkaloids, tropane alkaloids in particular. The alkaloids make the plant, in particular the root and leaves, poisonous, via anticholinergic, hallucinogenic, and hypnotic effects. Anticholinergic properties can lead to asphyxiation. Accidental poisoning is not uncommon. Ingesting mandrake root is likely to have other adverse effects such as vomiting and diarrhea. The alkaloid concentration varies between plant samples. Clinical reports of the effects of consumption of Mediterranean mandrake include severe symptoms similar to those of atropine poisoning, including blurred vision, dilation of the pupils (mydriasis), dryness of the mouth,"
"can be seen as a reference to the uprooting ceremony. Mandrake root was used often as a protection against ergotism, and the fruit was used as an anesthetic, which helped with necessary amputations resulting from disease. The natural anesthetic also could kill the patients if given too much, and it also caused hallucinations of its own in addition to the hallucinations of ergotism, giving meaning to the violent nature of the characters surrounding the fruit in the panel. The images of fish and thistle relate to alchemy from the time and other 'cold' elements used to counter the 'hot' malady."
"Mandragora caulescens Mandragora caulescens, the Himalayan mandrake, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae, native to the Himalayas and mountainous regions of Myanmar and south-west China. One of the differences from the other species of ""Mandragora"" is that it has a stem, whereas they are stemless. Like all species of ""Mandragora"", it contains tropane alkaloids, making it toxic. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine. ""Mandragora caulescens"" is a perennial herbaceous plant with a thick root. There is considerable variability in the size and shape of its parts and in the colour of its flowers. Unlike other members"
"his people. The land is overgrown with various plants, and as Aeneas begins to uproot a bush of Myrtle, which he sees growing on mysterious mound, so that he can protect an altar he has just made with the boughs. The branches begin to spout blood upon being uprooted. The plant begins to speak and explains that it is Polydorus - the spears that were used to kill him stuck into the ground and took root, transforming into plants. It is explained that Priam sent Polydorus to Thrace with payment to the Thracian king so that he would be protected"
"her cult. She is also sometimes associated with cypress, a tree symbolic of death and the underworld, and hence sacred to a number of chthonic deities. A number of other plants (often poisonous, medicinal and/or psychoactive) are associated with Hecate. These include aconite (also called ""hecateis""), belladonna, dittany, and mandrake. It has been suggested that the use of dogs for digging up mandrake is further corroboration of the association of this plant with Hecate; indeed, since at least as early as the 1st century CE, there are a number of attestations to the apparently widespread practice of using dogs to"
"ambitious to conduct an experiment with a woman of ""low social status"", by impregnating her with a mandrake. The plant is believed by legend to sprout from the semen of hanged prisoners. He instructs his young nephew, Franz, to obtain a woman from the ""scum of society"". Franz reluctantly retrieves a prostitute, and the experiment is performed on her. The Professor decides to confront Alraune in her dressing room. Alraune is obviously afraid of her ""father"" and after a few reprimands, decides to leave the circus and return home with him. Alraune is happy for a time in her new"
"(a 15th-century French poet). According to a medieval legend mandragore (or mandrake in English) grew uniquely under the gallows, from the semen of hanged criminals. For its roots' resemblance with the human body and also for its medicinal properties the plant was attributed various supernatural powers that associated it with witch-craft. Mandrake was often humanized in the sense that it could experience pain, produce sounds, etc. Although the sculpture is not a direct representation of the verses of François Villon, it reflects Tournois' own impressions of the beliefs and way of thinking of a medieval person. The verses give more"
"or less clear picture of the perception of death as the natural ending of human life and the beginning of a new one. Life after death is closely linked to magic, and the mandrake myth is proof of such thought. The sculpture itself represents leaves (though the root is hidden in the ground) as if rejecting the negativity associated with the plant's roots. The sculpture gives the overall impression of lightness and growth - the triumph of life over death, continuity of life and artistic aspiration. In general the proportions of the sculpture resemble the human body - a reference"
"contain highly biologically active alkaloids that make the plants poisonous. Their roots in particular have a long use in traditional medicine. Mandrakes are involved in many myths and superstitions. Species of ""Mandragora"" are perennial herbaceous plants. They have large vertical tap-roots, sometimes forked. Their stems are short or virtually absent. The leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant. The flowers are sometimes borne on a short stalk (scape), and are solitary, with whorls of five parts. The sepals are joined at the base, as are the petals, both in the shape of a lobed bell. The stamens"
"it tasted delicious. It even renewed their strength. They also raspped it and prepared a drink which could easily put one to sleep. So, from this day on, they began using the root as their staple food and called it ""mandioca"", which in Tupy language means ""house (oca, in Tupi–Guarani) of Mandi= Maní"". Alternative versions for the legend exist. One says that a good spirit came down to Earth and showed the manioc to the Indians, teaching them to extract the evil spirit dwelling in it, despite failing to teach them how the plant might be reproduced. After that, one"
"in folk medicine was reported in Sicily in 2014. Mandragora autumnalis Mandragora autumnalis, known as mandrake or autumn mandrake, is recognized by some sources as a separate species from ""Mandragora officinarum"", although with different circumscriptions. Others regard it as merely part of this very variable species. Plants given the name ""Mandragora autumnalis"" consist of a rosette of leaves up to across, close to the ground, with a central group of usually purplish flowers followed by yellow or orange berries. The large tap-roots as well as the leaves contain alkaloids and are toxic. They have traditional uses as herbal medicines. The"
"to the mandrake root, which he considers delusional. Carmen agrees and throws the root into the fire. She immediately develops painful contractions and dies giving birth to a son. Vidal discovers that Mercedes is also a spy. Mercedes and Ofelia secretly leave but are caught. Ofelia, mistaken as a traitor, is locked in her bedroom, while Mercedes is taken to be interrogated and tortured. Mercedes frees herself, stabs Vidal, and rejoins the rebels. The faun returns to Ofelia to give her a chance for the third task and tells her to bring her baby brother into the labyrinth. Ofelia complies"
"by severing it from its stem with arrows or darts. Once the animal was severed, it died and its bones could be used in divination and prophetic ceremonies. An alternative version of the legend tells of the ""jeduah"", a human-shaped plant-animal connected to the earth from a stem attached to its navel. The jeduah was believed to be aggressive, though, grabbing and killing any creature that wandered too close. Like the Barometz, it too died once severed from its stem. The Minorite Friar Odoric of Pordenone, upon recalling first hearing of the vegetable lamb, told of trees on the shore"
"root itself was used in love philtres and potions while its fruit was supposed to facilitate pregnancy. Witches who ""made love"" to the Mandrake root were said to produce offspring that had no feelings of real love and had no soul. The novel deviates from the myth by concentrating on the issues of artificial insemination and individuality: genetics versus environment. A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor"
"tells of a boy who died after applying the paste of the root from a shrub known as Kang-Dali on his wound. Enraged, his mother cursed the shrub and ordered the Shauka women to pull up the root of the Kang-Dali plant off its ground upon reaching its full bloom, which happens once in twelve years. A victory dance is performed every twelve years upon the destruction of this shrub in its blooming period. The women lead a procession, each armed with a ril, a tool which was used in compacting carpet on a loom. The children and men follow"
"a rope around the dog's neck and another to the stem of the mandrake, orders at the servant of Ligurio to play a horn continuously. In fact, the mandrake, once extracted by force from the ground, would have screamed inhumanly, with the risk of piercing the ears of collectors. Said these instructions, the old and the dog starts in less than no Duke, the beast dies with ears buffeted by the sharp cry of the mandrake. Merged plant, Ligurio offers the potion to Lucrezia, who drinks it with suspicion. For man to choose from for the night, Ligurio really wants"
"Mandragora turcomanica Mandragora turcomanica, the Turkmenian mandrake, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae, native to the Kopet Dag mountains in Turkmenistan and one location in neighbouring Iran. It differs from the mandrakes found around the Mediterranean (""Mandragora autumnalis"" and/or ""Mandragora officinarum"") chiefly by being larger. ""Mandragora turcomanica"" is a perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, often branched tap-root. It has little or no stem, the leaves being arranged in a basal rosette. The lowest leaves are up to long by across (less in Iranian specimens), the upper leaves being smaller. The lower leaves are usually irregularly toothed"
"they started the journey toward his village. They reached a dense forest of Cactus (plant from cactaceae family) and Pangara (a plant from Genus: Pinus). After travelling such a distance, the devotee's doubts overcame his trust, so he looked back. Lord Hanuman had followed, but thereafter declined to come further, transforming into a stone idol. The devotee was disappointed and called upon his villagers to re-colonize there. A new village was formed and named Pangari, from Pangara. It is now recognized as Pangari (Marutichi), abbreviated as 'Pangari (Ma)', which means that Pangari belongs to Lord Maruti. The idol stone of"
"them. Jackson and Berry were unable to find any differences in alkaloid composition between ""Mandragora officinarum"" (using the narrowest circumscription of this species) and ""Mandragora autumnalis"" (viewed as the main Mediterranean species). Alkaloids present in the fresh plant or the dried root included atropine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine (hyoscine), scopine, cuscohygrine, apoatropine, 3-alpha-tigloyloxytropane, 3-alpha,6-beta-ditigloyloxytropane and belladonnines. Non-alkaloid constituents included sitosterol and beta-methylesculetin (scopoletin). The alkaloids make the plant, in particular the root and leaves, poisonous, via anticholinergic, hallucinogenic, and hypnotic effects. Anticholinergic properties can lead to asphyxiation. Ingesting mandrake root is likely to have other adverse effects such as vomiting and diarrhea."
"medicines from roots are ginseng, aconite, ipecac, gentian and reserpine. Several legumes that have nitrogen-fixing root nodules are used as green manure crops, which provide nitrogen fertilizer for other crops when plowed under. Specialized bald cypress roots, termed knees, are sold as souvenirs, lamp bases and carved into folk art. Native Americans used the flexible roots of white spruce for basketry. Tree roots can heave and destroy concrete sidewalks and crush or clog buried pipes. The aerial roots of strangler fig have damaged ancient Mayan temples in Central America and the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Trees stabilize soil"
"of the sacred trees shading the royal city were uprooted, including sacred fig trees around the Fidasiana courtyard and inside the zebu pen. Two of the uprooted trees were of particular symbolic significance, having served as physical anchors for certain royal rituals since the 17th century. Shortly after the storm, OSCAR unveiled plans to plant a substitute fig for the uprooted one that had shaded the sacred stone in the Fidasiana courtyard. Most of the historic jacarandas planted over a century ago under French colonial rule were also destroyed. The extent of damage to the site has prompted traditionalists to"
"angry and uprooted them and threw them back into the ground upside-down. Evil spirits now cause bad luck to anyone that picks up the sweet white flowers. More specifically, a lion will kill them. In contrast, some people think that if one drinks from water in which baobab seeds have soaked, you will be safe from crocodile attacks. In Zambia, one baobab is said to be haunted by a ghostly python. A long time ago, the python lived in the hollow trunk and was worshipped by the natives. A white hunter shot him down, and led to bad consequences. Some"